Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

The establishment of the German Empire Air Force marked the addition of another branch of the German Empire in addition to the army and navy.

Although, this branch of the military is still very weak. But what is certain is that over time, this service will become more and more powerful. Eventually, it grew into a formidable service that could compete with the army and navy.

Of course, this also means that the military strength of the Germanic Empire will be greatly taken off. In future wars, the probability of victory is naturally higher.

The two main warships currently equipped by the German Imperial Air Force are the F12 fighter, which was only officially mass-produced in 1712. This is also a fighter that the German Imperial Air Force will mass-produce and equip the troops.

The F12 fighter, with a length of 7.88 meters, a wingspan of 9.9 meters and a height of 2.7 meters, uses the newly developed W-6 four-cylinder engine with an output of 180 horsepower. The maximum flight speed is 150 kilometers per hour, the maximum ceiling is 3500 meters, and the endurance is 3.5 hours. The armament was a 12.7 mm heavy machine gun with 300 rounds of ammunition. In addition, there are two hardpoints that can carry two aerial bombs of 25 kg.

Although, in August’s eyes, this is nothing more than an old biplane. However, in this era this is already the most advanced fighter.

After the advent of the aircraft, countries have realized the role of aircraft in future wars. Other countries have begun to invest more in aircraft and research and development.

Especially in the case of such a large-scale investment and equipment of aircraft in the Germanic Empire, it will naturally cause the opponents of the Germanic Empire to follow suit.

However, the aircraft developed by other countries have not yet been able to be put into real combat. Compared with the F12 aircraft of the German Imperial Air Force, it is completely incomparable. The Germanic Empire has been ahead of its rivals by more than a generation in terms of air force.

In addition to the F12 fighter, the German Imperial Air Force was armed with a bomber named the H12 bomber. This bomber was equipped with two engines and was capable of carrying 500 kilograms of aerial bombs. The maximum flight speed is one hundred and twenty kilometers per hour, and the cruising range is 4 hours.

“Your Majesty, according to the plan, before next spring, the Imperial Air Force will once again be equipped with two wings of F12 fighters and one wing of H12 bombers. This brought the total number of fighters of the Imperial Air Force to six hundred, and the total number of bombers to 240! Lieutenant General Zekert introduced.

August nodded: “The Air Force is developing very well. However, the performance of the aircraft we are currently equipped with is still a little too poor. I hope that the Air Force will continue its efforts to develop more and more advanced aircraft. In this way, we can become stronger and stronger. Moreover, constantly widening the gap with their opponents, so that they can only constantly catch up with us behind! ”

“Yes, Your Majesty. The next generation of fighters of the Imperial Air Force is almost under development. It is expected that intensive test flights will begin next year. If nothing else, by 1715 it would be able to carry out mass production and equip the troops. Lieutenant General Zeckert said.

“It’s the same with bombers, new bombers are in development. It is expected that by the end of next year, at the latest, intensive test flights will be able to begin. By 1716, it would be able to serve. Lieutenant General Zeckert continued.

“Very good, in this way, the main fighters of the Imperial Air Force can play a greater role in future wars.” In addition, the speed of production on the side of the aircraft factory needs to be accelerated. I hope that in the second half of next year, the number of fighter wings of the Imperial Air Force will reach ten, and the speed of bomber wings will reach at least four! August said.

“Yes, Your Majesty, I promise to complete the mission!” Lieutenant General Zekert answered.

Once the German Imperial Air Force was equipped with 10 fighter wings and 4 bomber wings, it would have twelve hundred fighters and 480 bombers.

Such a number is definitely not small in this era. Even, it’s completely adequate.

Even if the performance is too poor. However, it doesn’t matter. The countries of Europe are already very small. The airfield built on the border of the Germanic Empire was basically able to cover the entire battlefield.

Big deal, after invading the enemy country, send sappers to build more airfields.

By the time the planes of other countries were ready for actual combat, the next generation of more powerful aircraft of the German Imperial Air Force was already in service.

At that time, the planes of other countries will only be tortured and killed in the face of the advanced aircraft of the German Imperial Air Force.

“In addition to building aircraft, the Imperial Air Force will build more airfields. Especially in the border areas of the empire, more airfields should be built to accommodate more aircraft, ensuring that the imperial air force can take off fighters at any time and enter the battle. August said.

The aircraft of this era performed a little worse, though. But in the same way, there are not so demanding requirements for take-off and landing conditions.

A stretch of road, or flat ground, is enough for the plane to take off.

Therefore, the construction of airfields in this era was generally very simple and easy.

“Yes, Your Majesty!” Lieutenant General Zekert answered.

“Although, the Air Force is a nascent service. However, I am very bullish on the Air Force. I hope that the Air Force will grow stronger. Not just to contribute to future wars. At the same time, it is necessary to gradually transform from an auxiliary branch of the battlefield to a main branch. “August had high expectations for the Air Force.

Most of today’s air forces can only carry out the task of launching attacks on ground forces. Or rather, simply reduced to the support arm of the Army.

Only after the advancement of science and technology will the performance of the aircraft be further improved. After the development of heavy long-range bombers, the role of the Air Force will be greatly improved.

At that time, the overwhelming heavy bombers, loaded with tons and tons of bombs, flew over the enemy’s cities for carpet bombing.

Cities were blown up into ruins, and all factories, transportation hubs, military camps, and industrial bases were blown into ruins.

In this way, the enemy’s war potential will be severely damaged. The combat power that can be mobilized is naturally greatly reduced. It would be easier for the Germanic Empire to win future wars.

Although, all this seems far away. However, with a lot of investment, all this is already visible.